The National Wildlife Federation works with Congress, the White House and Agencies to implement effective and innovative policies and programs that benefit wildlife, people, and our planet. We are driven by the firm belief that promoting science-based solutions will strengthen the fabric of our democracy and ensure wildlife and people adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The National Wildlife Federation has been bringing people together across geographies and generations to find solutions that help wildlife, people, and the planet thrive in our rapidly changing world."
Collin O’Mara, President and CEO
National Wildlife Federation
Supporting Wildlife Recovery and Habitat Restoration
Providing resources to recover the growing number of species in need is the greatest opportunity Congress and the Administration have to improve wildlife conservation outcomes across the nation. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would allow state and Tribal wildlife agencies to meet the moment through enhanced funding to take proactive conservation measures. Healthy fish and wildlife populations and resilient habitats contribute to clean water and air, flood prevention, pollination, and carbon sequestration, and they represent the heart of our nation’s outdoor heritage. NWF is working to advance policies that protect important wildlife and fish habitat across America’s iconic landscapes.
Learn more about our work to secure funds for conservation.
Advancing Climate Solutions and Clean Energy
The National Wildlife Federation is committed to making meaningful progress on confronting climate change while cementing the tremendous strides made in recent years. Technologies and strategies that have bipartisan backing – such as carbon management, next-generation geothermal power, and transmission infrastructure – offer good opportunities to continue moving the needle on emissions reductions. NWF will continue to advance policies that focus on natural climate solutions that benefit communities and wildlife, and work to ensure that workers and frontline communities are protected and are active participants in the transition to a clean economy.
Learn more about our climate and clean energy work.
Environmental Justice and Resilient Communities
The National Wildlife Federation is committed to bringing people into the fold and ensuring they have the necessary tools for civic engagement. By engaging with people from all backgrounds and meeting them where they are, we hope to foster a broad coalition of conservation advocates. In this manner, we hope to advance holistic solutions that protect and restore wildlife, ecosystems and communities.
Learn more about our Environmental Justice, Health and Community Revitalization Program.
Sporting Issues
For nearly nine decades, hunters and anglers have been integral to conservation advancements in the United States, dating back to passage of Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts. NWF remains a driving force behind many of our nation’s most critical pieces of conservation legislation that support the ability to hunt and fish. As we continue to face threats to our outdoor heritage, NWF will continue to advance policies that support the right to hunt and fish, protect important wildlife populations and ecosystems, and ensure food sovereignty.
Learn more about our approach to Outdoors Conservation and Policy.
National Policy Agenda
119th Congress
For nearly nine decades, the National Wildlife Federation has been uniting Americans to ensure wildlife thrive. Along with our 52 state and territorial affiliates, we work in the halls of Congress to implement effective and innovative policies and programs that benefit wildlife, people, and our planet.
